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Job Advertisement – Production Supervisor Who Are We? Founded just outside of Vancouver, Canada in 1979, Regency Fireplace Products has grown to be a world leader in the design, manufacture, marketing and sales of hearth products. From an entrepreneurial start-up business, we've grown into a sophisticated organization of more than 400 employees across Canada, the United States and Australia; supplying over 2000 retailers around the world. In 2016, we became a member of the NIBE Group, a global company that develops and manufactures intelligent, energy-efficient indoor comfort solutions for all types of properties. We create amazing fireplace products focusing on our Brand Promise: Service | Reliability | Quality | Innovation. Simply put, our vision is: To provide sustainable comfort and ambience that enriches everyday lives Who works here? At Regency, our vision has always been creating the finest of fireplace products! With an ever-growing demand for our products, our ISO-9001:2015 certified head office campus includes a 240,000 square feet manufacturing facility with state-of-the-art robotic technologies and our own R&D Innovation Center, right next door. We operate with a flat organizational structure which allows our employees to contribute to strategic initiatives. We're a diverse group of forward thinkers. We're passionate and we care about the environment and sustainability. We're on a mission to continue to create highly efficient and stunningly beautiful fireplaces. JOB SUMMARY:In this dynamic, fast-paced environment, the Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising employees and maintaining production and quality levels while maintaining a continuous improvement focus in a manufacturing/production environment. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide leadership and develop FPI employees in a manner consistent with FPI mission and guiding principles; ensuring employees have the tools and environment to meet their objectives, remain effective and feel appreciatedLead, manage and maintain a positive environment focusing on Lean Manufacturing strategies and continuous improvement initiativesSupervise employees in a manufacturing/production union environmentMaintain production levels as specified on weekly schedulesResponsible for the consistent quality of product and assembly processesWork order reporting and maintenance on a daily basisMaintain and communicate departmental KPI's Ensure employees have resources needed to do their jobProcess improvements in assembly and material handlingTraining and performance measurement of new and existing employeesWork cell / Assembly line balancing, Standardized Work and cross training of employeesMaintain professional business relationships across all departments to create an efficient information channel; share information and keep other informed of important developmentsImplementation and training of Health & Safety programs to ensure compliance with regulations; set a positive example by following regulations, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and maintaining hazard awarenessDeal with union related issues when requiredInvolvement with product introduction to shop floor / assembly linesMaintain a current knowledge of product, design and assembly techniquesCoordinate workflow with other departments and shiftsAssist with and support team projects and duties as required QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIFICATIONS:Abilities/Skills/KnowledgeEffective organizational, prioritization and time management skillsAbility to take initiative and follow through until completionStrong communication skills in English (both written and verbal)Ability to develop and maintain good working relationship with management and employeesDemonstrated experience developing effective teamsEducation/Training:Minimum High School Graduate or equivalentCourses in Operations Management, Supervision, Leadership or related an assetLean Manufacturing training preferredExperience:Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Supervision in a Manufacturing/Production environment (or equivalent combination of education, training & experience)Previous experience working in a union environment would be an assetExperience with Lean concepts, 5S practices, team building and continuous improvement tools Why work at Regency?The salary being offered for this position is $67,600-$84,500 per year. We also offer a competitive compensation package, including profit sharing, an RRSP matching program, a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, critical illness and mental health coverage, out of country travel coverage and an Employee and Family Assistance Program to support the wellbeing of you and your familyBe part of a team of incredibly talented, passionate, and inspired people setting the standard of creating quality fireplace products that bring people togetherWe're all about Continuous Improvement (we hope that you are too!) To allow employees to continue to develop in their careers, we offer Professional Development opportunities - both internally and externally. Have fun with our team! Get a group together to take part in our team building or health & wellness Some past activities have included: Skiing/Snowboarding, Half Marathons, Go-Karting, a round of golf, and more.Love our products as much as we do? Take part in our Employee Purchase Program and enjoy our products in yours or a family members home! Each person plays a critical piece in our organization, and we understand how much impact employees can make in their work. We recognize employees for their contributions through service awards, our peer recognition program, and spot awards, for special projects and over achievement. How To Apply:Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume with cover letter to the Human Resources Department by applying via this website.We thank all applicants for applying but only short listed applicants will be contacted.

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